Pooja Desai is Website Head, Mid-Day. A journalist and editor with more than two decades of experience, she has previously worked with two national newspapers, two Mumbai tabloids, a national news website and a local community newspaper. Tweets: @poojadesaid
Jatin Lalit Singh, Malvika Aggarwal and Abhishek Vyas have never met in person, but are the co-founders of three entirely crowd-funded community libraries in UP. They are also involved in Covid-19 relief work and have helped thousands of migrant workers stuck in cities reach safely home... [Read More]
20 June,2021 07:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiThe new national vaccination policy announced by PM Narendra Modi reserves 25 per cent of vaccines for private entities. Health economist Dr Rijo M John tells Mid-Day.com the policy is inequitable, and the Centre must publish a policy paper on its Covid-19 vaccine programme in consultation with all state governments to ensure fair distribution... [Read More]
14 June,2021 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | Pooja DesaiA large crowd of shoppers was seen at Dadar Market on Thursday, October 31, as Mumbaikars rushed to buy flowers in preparation for Lakshmi Pooja, part of the Diwali 2024 festivities (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)... [Read More]
31 October,2024 06:23 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
13 October,2024 06:31 PM ISTPooja Hegde has made her mark in Indian cinema having worked in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films opposite some of the biggest superstars of the country. Apart from her acting chops, she has also time and again stunned with sartorial choices. On her birthday, we take a look at some of her best saree looks... [Read More]
13 October,2024 09:38 AM ISTA day after unveiling the cast of Thalapathy 69, the makers held the puja ceremony of Vijay`s last film. The puja ceremony was attended by Thalapathy Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Mamitha Baiju and other team members... [Read More]
04 October,2024 04:18 PM ISTIt`s time to take out your green outfit to celebrate day 2 of the much-loved festive season of Navratri. While you have your colours sorted for the nine days of Navratri, it can sometimes be tedious how to style these colours. You can take inspiration from these celebs on styling your green outfits... [Read More]
03 October,2024 03:57 PM ISTWith Navratri 2024 just around the corner, it`s the perfect time to start planning your festive outfits! And who better to draw inspiration from than television’s top style icons? From Rashami Desai and Tina Dutta to Rubina Dilaik and Ankita Lokhande, these leading ladies have delivered some stunning looks over the years, ideal for the festive season. So, as Navratri approaches, get ready to plan your day-wise, colour-coordinated wardrobe with us!... [Read More]
29 September,2024 11:06 PM ISTSpotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]
16 September,2024 10:28 PM ISTBeing a pet parent is not an easy task, but celebrities do it with utmost sincerity. Several celebs have cute cats as their pets. On National Cat Day, here`s a look at celebrities who have cute furry friends- From Alia Bhatt`s Edward to Jacqueline Fernandez`s Miu Miu... [Read More]
07 August,2024 10:06 AM ISTOn the night of October 31, 2024, Bengali Hindu devotees gathered at the Shri Shri Kali Mata Temple at Shivaji Park to celebrate Kali Puja. This year marks the 89th celebration of Kali Puja by the Bengal Club, which has organized this event since 1935. The temple was filled with devotion as people participated in traditional rituals to honor the Goddess Kali. This celebration also coincided with Diwali, the festival of lights, enhancing the festive atmosphere. Diyas were lit, and prayers were offered, symbolizing hope and joy. The vibrant spirit of both Kali Puja and Diwali united the community, creating a beautiful blend of traditions. Devotees shared in the warmth and light of the festivities, making it a memorable night filled with devotion, joy, and togetherness. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]
01 November,2024 11:40 AM ISTThe festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.... [Read More]
29 October,2024 05:59 PM ISTThis Diwali 2024, make your Diwali shopping a breeze with our smart Diwali shopping guide. Mumbai is a city where you can find almost all the festive shopping items at every other area. But to find the best in a budget, takes knowledge of Mumbai’s best areas to shop. In this video, we explore Mumbai’s top markets for Diwali shopping. From decor, sweets, lanterns, puja items to traditional clothes, here’s how you can make your Diwali shopping easier in Mumbai by following these recommended places to shop. Take a look.... [Read More]
25 October,2024 06:03 PM ISTAt Manish Malhotra`s star-studded Diwali bash, Bollywood celebs brought their fashion A-game. Rekha dazzled as always with her timeless charm, while Kiara Advani and her husband Sidharth Malhotra turned heads with their stylish looks. Sobhita Dhulipala, even amidst her wedding preparations, made a stunning appearance. Watch the full video to catch all the glitz and glam and see who wore what!... [Read More]
23 October,2024 10:37 PM IST | MumbaiOrganised by the Bengali community in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals offer an extraordinary devotional experience for worshipping Maa Durga. A special bhog is offered to the goddess and distributed as prasad to all the devotees each year. More than 30,000 people take bhog in this pandal each year and cooking at such a large scale is not easy! The scale of cooking is huge and the responsibility is even bigger - but year by year - tirelessly in all devotion - the bhog is cooked and served with love and consumed by thousands in the spirit of Joi Maa Durga! In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores what goes into making the bhog at Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav 2024. Take a look.... [Read More]
10 October,2024 08:00 PM ISTRani Mukerji, Kajol, and other Bollywood celebrities celebrated Durga Puja 2024 at the North Bombay Durga Puja Pandal. As Bengalis with a strong heritage, they`ve been organizing the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja for years. For day 1 of the festivities, Rani wore a blue, printed silk sari, while Kajol stunned in a yellow sari, both embracing a "less is more" approach. They were seen participating in rituals, offering prayers, and celebrating the festival with their families. Watch the video to see their precious moments!... [Read More]
10 October,2024 11:02 AM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look. ... [Read More]
09 October,2024 05:30 PM ISTThe festival of Durga Puja 2024 is being celebrated across India. Each year on the occasion of Durga Puja, numerous Durga Puja pandals are organised in the city of Mumbai however a few Durga Puja pandals stand out for their special festivities. The Lokhandwala Durgotsav organised in the Lokhandwala Durga Puja pandal by Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known to attract devoted from far and wide. The first look of the Durga Maa idol was unveiled on 8th October. Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen playing traditional Bengali Dhak at the event to welcome Ma Durga. Take a look.... [Read More]
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